APPLICATION OVERVIEW
Grant Defined
The Sheriff’s Office Community Grant is supported through the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF). Pursuant to
Ohio Revised Code, a percentage of the LETF will be used for Community Preventive Education Programs (CPEP’s).
These programs must be supportive of and consistent with our law enforcement efforts, policies and/or
initiatives, and align with our Vision and Mission. Applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization and provide services
in Clark County, Ohio. The program need to address one or more of the following Areas of Emphasis:
• Dru
g Abuse Education, Prevention, or Treatment
• Crime Prevention or Education
• Educational / Preventative Services for Victims of Crime
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Mission:
Each member of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will provide services with compassion, impartially enforce
the laws, preserve the peace, reduce the fear of crime and develop working partnerships in our community
to build trust.
Vision:
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office strives to become a leading law enforcement organization that utilizes the
most efficient and progressive practices, whose staff demonstrates the highest standards of performance and
accountability, while fostering public confidence as a community partner.
Core Values:
Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Service, Teamwork and Excellence
Grant Application Due Date: Applications are due by 5:00pm on January 31, 2020. Completed applications must
be sent electronically to wholt@clarkcountyohio.gov.
Grant Allocation & Reporting Process
• The one-time grant will be provided in one single payment along with notification of the award.
• All applicants will receive notification by Friday, February 14, 2020. Awards will be sent upon the
recipient submitting the award acceptance. Award acceptance forms must be sent electronically to
wholt@clarkcountyohio.gov
no later Friday, February 28, 2020.
• Only expenses incurred within the grant period are eligible to be paid with 2020 funds.
• Status Reports must be submitted within 6 months and 12 months following grant payment.
The Sheriff’s Office will include a reporting form in the award acceptance packet. The Mid-Year
Report is due September 14, 2020 (covering 3/1/20 to 8/31/20). The Final Report is due March
19, 2021 (covering 9/1/20 to 2/28/21). These reports will document both fiscal and programmatic
activity as it pertains to the grant contract.
• The Sheriff’s Office reserves the right not to award any grants if applications do not align with the
CCSO Areas of Emphasis, outlined above, nor if funds are not available.
• Grant requests are not to exceed $5,000.
• Unallowable costs include: construction, food and beverage, prizes and awards, telephone and
internet costs, and other overhead costs are not eligible for funding under this grant.
Questions
Please direct any questions to Wendy Holt, Grants & Programs Manager.
Phone: 937-521-2054 or Email: wholt@clarkcountyohio.gov